HEAB >> Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing Student Loan Questions
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How does a student apply for the Nursing Student Loan? |
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To apply for this loan, students must complete and file a FAFSA. They should then notify the financial aid office that they are interested in receiving a loan under the program. |
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How much may a student receive through this program? |
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There is a minimum loan of $250 and a maximum of $3,000 per school year. There is a cumulative total of $15,000. |
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Can this loan be forgiven? |
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This loan is forgiven at the rate of 25% in each of the first two years of full-time work as a nurse in Wisconsin, for a maximum of 50%. |
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When must a student repay this loan? |
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Borrowers go into repayment on the remaining 50% of the loan when the forgiveness period is completed. If the borrower does not practice as a nurse in Wisconsin upon graduation, the borrower will have a six month grace period and then repayment will begin on the outstanding balance. |